Maintenance Engineer

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Longton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ceramic manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on Installation & Commissioning Maintenance Engineer to ensure systems and equipment are installed and maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in installation and maintenance engineering, a strong mechanical or electrical background, and excels in problem-solving. Willingness to travel internationally is required. Flexible working hours available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance engineering.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission ceramic-based systems and equipment across industrial environments.
• Conduct diagnostics, testing, and calibration to ensure optimal system performance.
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting issues with precision.
• Collaborate with design, production, and R&D teams to refine installation protocols.
• Provide technical support and training to clients during and after installation.
• Maintain detailed documentation of procedures, test results, and service reports.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Job description

Overview

With a legacy spanning over 50 years, our client is a leading innovator in ceramic-based manufacturing technologies. They deliver bespoke, high-performance solutions to global industries, driven by a commitment to customer service, product excellence, and continuous technical advancement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, technically adept Installation & Commissioning Maintenance Engineer to join our clients growing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring their ceramic systems and equipment are installed, commissioned, and maintained to the highest standards—both in-house and at client sites worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission ceramic-based systems and equipment across industrial environments
• Conduct diagnostics, testing, and calibration to ensure optimal system performance
• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting issues with precision
• Collaborate with design, production, and R&D teams to refine installation protocols
• Provide technical support and training to clients during and after installation
• Maintain detailed documentation of procedures, test results, and service reports
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

What We\'re Looking For

• Proven experience in installation, commissioning, and maintenance engineering
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills

Hours

07:00-16:00, Monday to Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday